Buyer II

Wave Life Sciences; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off with company shutdowns

401K with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Wave Life Sciences is seeking a Buyer II to manage complex procurement activities at our Lexington, MA site. You will issue POs, track requisitions, and ensure on-time delivery while negotiating with suppliers to optimize pricing and service.

This role emphasizes cGMP knowledge, ERP usage, and collaboration with planning and logistics teams. The position requires at least 2 years of procurement experience in a complex supply chain and a Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of procurement experience in complicated supply chain structures.
• Experience with Quality and ERP systems.
• Experience using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project).
• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or medical products industry.

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and execute requisitions based on MRP signals and business requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchase order and release schedules to support uninterrupted supply.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement and delivery of materials.
• Oversee and manage min-max inventory requirements for cGMP raw materials.
• Analyze material usage and inventory data to assess potential impacts on supply and production.
• Manage purchasing and usage unit of measure conversions (Buy vs. Use).
• Review monthly scrap reports and adjust raw material requirements accordingly.
• Collaborate with Planning to provide forecasts and communicate material requirements to suppliers.
• Maintain understanding of production schedules and material demand.
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to support business objectives.
• Review PO reports and address changes impacting production schedules.
• Review supplier open-order reports and lead weekly/bi-weekly supplier meetings.
• Provide supply risk assessments to internal stakeholders during disruptions.
• Partner with Logistics and suppliers to resolve PO and shipment issues.
• Support annual standard cost review process.
• Manage raw material failure investigations and SCAR processes.
• Support supplier/material onboarding activities for new vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and service levels with suppliers.
• Establish purchasing units of measure and pricing for new parts.
• Monitor freight and expedite costs with preferred carriers.
• Support SRM initiatives, including KPI development and performance monitoring.
• Initiate and manage quality system activities for cGMP requirements.
• Represent Procurement in Supplier Change Notification meetings.

Skills

supplier management

inventory management

supply chain

procurement

positive attitude

organization

time management

cross-functional collaboration

analytical thinking

learning ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Quality systems

ERP systems

MS Office (Word/Excel/Access/Outlook/PowerPoint/Project)

Job description

Wave Life Sciences is a biotechnology company focused on unlocking the broad potential of RNA medicines to transform human health. Our RNA medicines platform, PRISM, combines multiple modalities, chemistry innovation and deep insights in human genetics to deliver scientific breakthroughs that treat both rare and prevalent disorders. Our toolkit of RNA-targeting modalities including RNAi silencing and RNA editing provides us with unmatched capabilities for designing and sustainably delivering candidates that optimally address disease biology. Our diversified pipeline is focused on our obesity, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and PNPLA3 I148M liver disease programs and includes clinical programs for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease, as well as several preclinical programs utilizing our versatile RNA medicines platform. Driven by the calling to “Reimagine Possible”, we are leading the charge toward a world in which human potential is no longer hindered by the burden of disease.

Description

The Buyer II purchases complex, high-value materials, equipment, and supplies while managing purchasing activities such as pricing, order tracking, and delivery status to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures. This role will proactively address issues and take appropriate action to ensure the on-time delivery of materials. Additionally, the Buyer negotiates with key suppliers to secure competitive pricing, optimize service levels, and identify process improvements that ensure continuity of supply. To further mitigate risk and strengthen sourcing strategies, the Buyer reviews bids and proposals, analyzes market trends, and identifies potential alternative sources of supply. This person in this role will monitor supplier performance through key metrics, including quality, on-time delivery, and lead times, and will partner with suppliers to drive continuous improvement. This role is expected to be on site 4x/week at our Lexington, MA office.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is required
• A minimum of 2 years of procurement experience in complicated Supply Chain structures
• Experience with Quality and ERP systems
• Experience using MS applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Project)
• Previous experience working in the pharmaceutical or medical products industry

Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders and execute requisitions based on MRP signals and business requirements
• Maintain accurate purchase order and release schedules to support uninterrupted supply
• Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement and delivery of materials
• Oversee and manage min-max inventory requirements for cGMP raw materials
• Analyze material usage and inventory data to assess potential impacts on supply and production
• Manage purchasing and usage unit of measure conversions (Buy vs. Use)
• Review monthly scrap reports and adjust raw material requirements accordingly
• Collaborate closely with the Planning department to provide forecasts and communicate material requirements to suppliers
• Maintain a thorough understanding of production schedules and material demand
• Develop and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to support business objectives
• Regularly review purchase order reports and proactively address changes that could impact production schedules
• Review supplier open-order reports and lead weekly or bi-weekly supplier meetings to ensure alignment of priorities and deliveries
• Provide critical supply information and risk assessments to internal stakeholders during supply disruptions
• Partner with Logistics and suppliers to resolve purchase order and shipment-related issues
• Support the annual standard cost review process
• Manage raw material failure investigations, including blocked inventory and Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) processes
• Support supplier and part number onboarding activities by providing information required for new supplier and material setup
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and service levels with suppliers
• Establish purchasing units of measure and pricing for new part number creation
• Monitor and control freight and supplier expedite costs while partnering with suppliers to ensure the consistent use of Wave-preferred carriers
• Partner with Finance to resolve purchase price variances, pricing discrepancies, and goods receipt issues
• Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives, including KPI development, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts
• Initiate and manage quality system activities in support of cGMP requirements
• Represent Procurement in Supplier Change Notification meetings and assess potential supply chain impacts

Key Skills

• An understanding of supplier management, inventory management, supply chain, and procurement
• Familiarity with a cGMP environment
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• A collaborator with a tremendous positive and professional attitude who is willing and eager to learn
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to build partnerships across the organization and with suppliers
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with robust diligence
• Willingness and the ability to learn new technical skills and information quickly
• Ability to manage and multi-task in a challenging environment
• Planning experience is preferred

Pay Range Disclosure Statement: $85,000 USD - $116,000 USD

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the annual base salary pay range for this position at the time of posting. Actual annual base salary will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, position criticality, and internal equity. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and discretionary stock-based long-term incentives.

In addition to compensation, Wave offers a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical and financial health and overall well-being. These include, but are not limited to, company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability insurances, generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), 401K participation with matching contributions, and Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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